Okra and Beef Stew (Callalous)
Okra and Beef Stew (Callaloo): Welcome to a culinary journey filled with exotic Caribbean flavors with our delicious recipe for “Okra and Beef Stew”! This recipe will take you on a gustatory adventure full of discoveries. Okra, originating from Africa and embraced by the warm Caribbean sun, harmoniously combines with beef to create a dish with captivating flavors. Get ready to be amazed by this fusion of tastes and textures that will awaken your taste buds! Join us on this culinary adventure and let yourself be carried away by the enchanting aroma of freshly cooked okra!
Ingredients
1 kg of beef
1 kg of fresh okra
2 onions
4 cloves of garlic
The juice of a lemon
1 chili pepper
4 tomatoes
Oil, salt, and pepper
Discover the okra (callaloo)
Originally from Africa, okra has adapted perfectly to the sunny climate of the Caribbean. Local cuisine has made the most of this vegetable with its appearance resembling large green beans. Caribbean cooks have tamed them in a multitude of preparations: in soups, Creole-style, or even in vinaigrette. Okra only reveals its delicious edibility after proper cooking. So, let yourself be surprised by these little natural wonders in our recipe for “Okra and Beef Stew”.
Preparing your okra and beef stew
Start by cutting the meat into pieces and then wash it in lemon water to give it a refreshing touch. Drain the pieces and generously season them with salt, pepper, crushed garlic, and chopped chili pepper to give them an explosion of flavors. Let this flavor combination marinate for thirty minutes to develop harmoniously.
In a pot, heat the oil and brown the marinated meat pieces, reserving the marinade. When the meat is perfectly browned, add the tomatoes cut into pieces, the onions, as well as the salt and pepper, making sure to incorporate the marinade. To perfect this delicious dish, cover it with water and let it simmer for about fifteen minutes, allowing the flavors to merge in perfect balance.
Serve your “Okra and Beef Stew” with rice, yams, or boiled plantains for an authentic Caribbean culinary experience.
Exotic flavors in the spotlight
Congratulations! You have just enjoyed a culinary journey to the Caribbean with our irresistible recipe for “Okra and Beef Stew”. Fresh okra and beef have come together to create a fragrant and tasty dish that will delight your senses. We hope this culinary adventure has taken you to the sunny corners of the Caribbean, where exotic flavors are in the spotlight. Feel free to share this taste experience with your loved ones and revisit this recipe for a delicious journey in every bite. Enjoy your meal!
